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Finding marks on their skin, they suspected they had been bitten and sought treatment for which the claim paid was $379.

Another customer travelling in Asia had his glasses stolen by a monkey at a temple, and watched helplessly as the aggressive primate fended him off and ate the spectacles.

"I had absolutely no idea monkeys could act like that, but I see the funny side of it now," he said.

The customer was reimbursed $359 for the stolen spectacles.

Southern Cross Travel Insurance chief executive Chris White said, "After 35 years of operation you might think we've heard it all, but we're still surprised by some of the claims we receive each year".

A traveller in Asia had his glasses stolen by a monkey at a temple. Photo / Supplied